Principal Propulsion Engineer

Venus Aerospace; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Aerospace seeks a Principal Propulsion Engineer to join a fast-moving team in Oceanside, CA. The role focuses on the design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from individual parts to engine assemblies and PPMS systems, translating concepts into flight-ready hardware.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a high-pressure environment and can drive complex propulsion challenges across aerospace, defense, and commercial high-speed flight.

Qualifications

• Design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from concept to flight maturity hardware.
• Self-starter and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic aerospace setting across challenging propulsion domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine assemblies and/or PPMS systems.
• Translate concepts into flight-ready hardware.

Job description

Who We Are: Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.

The Role: Principal Propulsion Engineer

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, you will be involved in the design, analysis, and development of propulsion hardware from piece parts to engine assemblies and/or Propellant & Pressure Management (PPMS) systems. You will be responsible for taking designs from concepts to flight maturity hardware. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.